Seeing me wake up, Luo Yaqin threw her arms around my neck, tears streaming down her face.
"Don't worry, I'm fine..." I gently patted her shoulder, feeling her immense worry for me.
"What happened before?" I asked. "How long was I asleep?"
"It's been half a month..." Luo Yaqin sobbed. "You scared me to death..."
"During these past half a month, you were like you had no life. I called your name, you didn't respond, and even your breathing became very faint..." Luo Yaqin cried.
"I'm sorry, I don't know what happened either..." I held her tightly, feeling immensely guilty.
I never expected to make her worry so much.
"Didn't you drink the water from the pot?" I asked.
"I did... there was no food here, and I was so hungry that I only drank a little water..." Luo Yaqin said. "When I saw you drinking it so carefully, I knew these things must be very precious, so I couldn't bear to waste them..."
My heart ached with both tenderness and sadness: "Don't worry, I'm back, we can leave here soon..."
Luo Yaqin nodded, but didn't loosen her grip.
At this moment, I suddenly realized that something seemed to have appeared on my palm.
I raised my hand to look. In it was an ancient book, the same one I had seen in that green world.
On the cover, three large characters were written in a vigorous calligraphy.
Mu Shen Jue!
"Mu Shen Jue!" My heart trembled. Indeed, everything here was related to Mu Shen.
And Mu Shen was also related to the Tree of Life!
This must hold the secret to eternal life!
Luo Yaqin also saw the book in my hand, then released her arms and looked at me: "What is this?"
To one of the most important women in my life, I naturally had nothing to hide.
I opened the ancient book.
It was densely packed with various kinds of characters. Although I couldn't understand them, I could grasp their meaning.
I couldn't even read them aloud. It felt as if they were imprinted deep in my mind.
Seeing me open the book, Luo Yaqin frowned: "There's not a single word on it. Is it a blank scroll of destiny?"
I paused slightly. There were clearly so many words written on it, why couldn't Luo Yaqin see them?
Could it be Mu Shen again?
I smiled and explained carefully.
Luo Yaqin didn't ask any further questions.
The content of this book was actually very simple, it was about the cultivation method of Mu Shen Jue.
"Shall we leave this place first?" I asked.
"No need. Although I can't see it, since you cherish it so much, it must be useful. I'll wait for you here; it's not a big deal to wait a little longer," Luo Yaqin said with a smile.
Although I knew that Luo Yaqin was indeed quite bored in this place, to be honest, I was eager to know what mysteries the Mu Shen Jue held.
So I didn't stand on ceremony and sat down cross-legged to begin cultivating.
Time passed slowly, and Luo Yaqin stayed by my side, watching me quietly.
When she was tired, she would sleep nearby. When she was hungry or thirsty, she would take out the water pot and take a small sip carefully.
Another week passed in this manner.
When I opened my eyes again, I found that I had undergone a transformation, both inside and out.
"Strength... speed... the five senses..." I took a deep breath, feeling refreshed all over.
Every corner of my body was filled with power.
"Are you done?" Luo Yaqin asked. Although she tried her best to appear energetic, I could still read a hint of fatigue in her eyes.
"Let's go, we're leaving," I said with a smile.
Luo Yaqin nodded, and just as she was about to turn to leave, I swept her up into my arms.
"No... the road is long, it will be too tiring to carry me..." Luo Yaqin said with a playful pout.
"Don't worry," I said with a smile.
With my current state and strength, let alone one Luo Yaqin, even several more people could be carried out without difficulty.
This was the improvement from Mu Shen.
Besides the enhancements in strength and speed, there should be some other changes as well.
But I hadn't had time to test them yet.
When we went out, our speed was indeed remarkable. Carrying Luo Yaqin, I moved like a swift wind, which astonished her.
However, she probably knew the reason for my change, so she didn't say much, a blissful smile appearing on her face.
Seeing the outside sky again after so long, I felt incredibly relaxed.
We hadn't bathed during our time there, so Luo Yaqin and I took a refreshing bath before heading towards the tribe.
Upon seeing Luo Yaqin and me return, everyone in the tribe gathered around, kneeling in reverence.
Although I disliked this feeling, I also knew very well that I had to build my own force next!